upwash en · NOUN
Etymology
From up- + wash.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) upward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet
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(countable, uncountable) The upward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.
There is significant upwash ahead of the wing and even more downwash behind the wing.
2008, John S. Denker, How It Flies:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upwashes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |